"Candied haws, delicious candied haws, 10 Silver Soul Coins a skewer!"
"Spinach for sale, cheap spinach for sale!"
"Watermelons for sale, fresh, big watermelons!"
Li Jiutian and his two companions walked down the street laughing and chatting, instantly drawing every eye toward them.
The man was imposing and refined, dressed in a black brocade robe worth tens of thousands.
His entire being radiated a cold, aloof aura that warned strangers to keep their distance.
The two beauties beside him possessed skin like cream and were stunningly gorgeous.
Li Jiutian's status and appearance were known only to top-tier Spirit Masters.
As for these common folk, while they had heard the name Li Jiutian, they had no idea what he looked like.
If they knew his face, his fanatic fans would likely surround him until he couldn't take a single step!
Even in a remote little village like the one Bai Wanting came from, his deeds were known.
One could only imagine Li Jiutian's level of fame across the entire continent.
This was only because the internet did not exist on the Douluo Continent.
If he were on Blue Star, Li Jiutian would have at least 200 million followers on Instagram.
"My two beauties, just tell me whatever you want to eat!"
Li Jiutian smiled slightly; it had been a long time since he felt this relaxed.
"Brother, that watermelon looks good!"
Luo Zixuan pointed at a watermelon stall, her eyes sparkling.
Li Jiutian led the two women to the stall and spoke first, "Boss, how are you selling these melons?"
"Handsome, these are all greenhouse melons, guaranteed to be sweet!"
"I sell them by the catty, 20 Silver Soul Coins per catty!"
The boss grinned, thinking to himself, Another fat fish, I've got to fleece him good!
The stall owner was a bald man, roughly forty years old, with a face full of flab and a look that suggested he was not to be trifled with.
"20 Silver Soul Coins a catty?"
"Are watermelons really that expensive now?"
Luo Zixuan was wealthy, but she wasn't stupid!
Even though they were in Spirit City, where the cost of living was highest, watermelons shouldn't be this pricey, right?
"Hehe, my watermelons have thin rinds and thick flesh, the taste is sweet, and they are authentic seedless watermelons."
"So, the price is naturally a bit higher!"
The stall owner stared straight at Luo Zixuan, completely dumbfounded.
After all, anyone would find it hard not to steal a glance at such a stunning beauty.
Luo Zixuan was already used to such gazes.
Li Jiutian remained silent, looking at the stall owner with a faint smile on his lips.
He was well aware that the vendor was price-gouging.
But to Li Jiutian, money was just an external possession.
He wasn't bored enough to start a fight with a street vendor over a few Silver Soul Coins.
"So, handsome, are you going to buy a watermelon?"
The stall owner asked.
"Is this melon ripe?"
"Handsome, look at what you're saying. These are all greenhouse melons; do you really think I'd sell you an unripe one?"
Hearing this, the flesh on the stall owner's face twitched, and he replied with displeasure.
"Fine, then pick one out for me!"
"If there's anything wrong with this watermelon, I'll flip your stall!"
Li Jiutian let out a cold snort.
"Young man, don't be so hot-headed!"
"On this street, who hasn't heard the name Wu Sandao!"
"Alright, I'll go pick one out for you right now!"
After saying this, the stall owner symbolically tapped a few watermelons to hear the sound.
He then tapped one that produced a dull thud and placed it on the scale.
Hearing the vendor's threat, Luo Zixuan and the other girl burst into laughter.
"Brother, this vendor is too funny!"
"I... I can't take it anymore, I'm laughing until tears are coming out!"
Luo Zixuan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, clutching her stomach in laughter.
It was just like a mouse holding a tiny knife, claiming it was going to kill an elephant.
Taking advantage of the distraction, the vendor secretly placed two large magnets under the scale.
"Handsome, this watermelon is exactly eight jin, so that will be 160 Silver Soul Coins!"
After speaking, the vendor thought to himself, "Why are these two little girls suddenly laughing so happily?"
"Huh?"
"This watermelon looks like it weighs five jin at most. Your scale is rigged!"
Bai Wanting's expression darkened as she shouted.
Li Jiutian and the others might not care about such a small amount of money.
But for Bai Wanting, the cost of this single watermelon was equivalent to her entire year's living expenses back in the village.
"Beautiful lady, that's where you're wrong!"
"People come to buy watermelons from me every day; why haven't any of them said there's a problem with the scale?"
The vendor feigned confusion.
"You!"
Just as Bai Wanting was about to continue arguing, Li Jiutian stopped her with one hand.
"Fine, just wrap this melon up for me."
"Keep the change!"
After saying this, Li Jiutian tossed two Gold Soul Coins directly onto the vendor's scale.
"Thank you, handsome!"
"Come back again if you enjoy it! I'll give you a 12% discount next time!"
After wrapping the watermelon in paper, the vendor quickly shoved the two Gold Soul Coins into his pocket.
"Let's go!"
Li Jiutian tucked the watermelon into his pouch and led the two girls off to explore elsewhere.
"Brother Tian, why did you stop me just now? That scale was definitely rigged!"
Bai Wanting pouted, looking puzzled.
"Of course I knew the scale was rigged."
"But lowering ourselves to argue with someone like that is beneath our status."
"Even if I don't deal with a profiteer like him, his greed will cost him his life sooner or later."
Li Jiutian replied.
"Mm, Brother Tian, I understand!"
Bai Wanting nodded slightly.
Li Jiutian stood at a different height than Luo Zixuan and the others, so naturally, the things he considered were different as well.
How could he possibly care about such a trivial, sesame-sized matter?
It is said that when women go shopping, they seem to have infinite stamina and never feel tired.
This is an unchanging truth, whether on the Douluo Continent or Blue Star.
From early this morning, the two of them had been shopping like crazy!
They bought all sorts of pastries and desserts, as well as little dresses, jade bracelets, and more...
It was now nearly dark, yet Luo Zixuan and her companion were still full of energy!
Since they had Li Jiutian, the "big spender," footing the bill, they didn't feel a hint of heartache...
Li Jiutian, meanwhile, had bought some seafood, along with some pork and vegetables.
He was preparing for a grand feast tonight.
Throughout the day, the three of them had spent a total of 60,000 Gold Soul Coins, the vast majority of which had been spent by Luo Zixuan and the other girl.
"My two young ladies, it's already dark. Let's go shopping another day!"
Li Jiutian spoke up, sounding helpless.
"I never imagined that having someone else pay the bill while shopping could be so much fun!"
Bai Wanting said excitedly.
"Heehee, next time let's trick my brother into coming out with us again!"
Luo Zixuan responded with a laugh.
"You brat, you're actually plotting against your own brother now!"
"See if I don't spank you!"
Li Jiutian feigned anger, chasing after her with a smile.
"Brother, I was wrong!"
Luo Zixuan shouted as she ran.
Just like that, the three of them returned to Bright Villa, laughing and chatting all the way.
The shopping district was not far from the villa, only two kilometers away.
Inside Bright Villa.
Li Jiutian placed everything the two women had bought onto the sofa.
There was so much stuff that the sofa couldn't even hold it all, and some items even slid onto the floor.
The two women scurried over to the sofa, rummaging through their purchases while chatting about trivial daily matters.
Seeing the happy smile on Luo Zixuan's face, Li Jiutian felt a warmth in his heart.
He then put on a pink apron and headed into the kitchen.
An hour later.
The aroma filled the entire villa.
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